Easy ways to add cottage charm to your kitchenMix New & Old-Painted shabby white cabinets or wood kitchen table. Add different style chairs found at flea markets and resale shops. Old Transferware dishes compliments everyday dishes. Add color with a bouquet of fresh flowers from the garden in a vintage pitcher.Use Pattern-Beautiful floral seat cushions with pretty vintage material pillows. Mix & Match with florals, ginghams, & stripes.Use Beaded Board-Very inexpensive panels can be installed on your walls or even ceiling to add a historical charm to your home. Easy to wipe off.Add Color to Cabinets-Paint or wallpaper the inside of glass-door cabinets and behind the shelves to show off your china collectibles and glassware.And of course, Let the Sun Shine inNatural light adds charm and comfort to any room. Use light and airy window treatments.Have fun with your kitchen, find vintage accessories to add character. Don't be afraid of colors, I love to mix pastels and crisp colors. Fresh flowers always fills the house with pretty hues and scents.

Cut and peel pinapple. Place fruit into food processor with metal blade and pulse until pinapple is crushed. Transfer to a large pot, add sugar, 4 cupswater, and 3 herb sprigs. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduse heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture through fine mesh sieve. Gently press the solids to extract the juice. Cool and stir in the lemon juice. Serve over ice garnished with the remaining herb sprigs.

I found this recipe and thought it was perfect for the month of July weather..

Use a old pot, fill halfway with water. Add your favorite scented poppouri, my favorite is Rose. Set the stove on simmer and let the lovely scent fill your home. Indulge yourself into the tranquillity of a garden.

This adds a wonderful touch for company or just to read a book and relax.

It was a week before Mother's Day and I was browsing through Ebay. I saw the prettiest pillow, I bid on the pillow & to my surprise, I won the pillow. I was so excited. A couple of days later the package arrived. When I opened the package it was wrapped in beautiful paper and said Happy Mother's Day. My heart melted, it was the loveliest surprise and a thoughtful touch. That was when a new friendship started. The pillow was the prettiest pillow I had ever seen, it was perfect and reminded me of my kids and the dog heading to the pond for a day of fishing. It had touched my heart and made me smile.

Now BeverlyJean sells her beautiful work in Shabby in Pink Boutique. We chat just about everyday, we have so much in common. Two creative women sharing what we love to do.

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I believe that the pillow was meant to bring a wonderful new friendship.

Shabby in Pink TipsI just love the vintage look. I would say that I am a Thrifty Chic. This goes out to all the Thrifty Chics.How to make the Vintage Look-Purchase a set of pretty and inexpensive sheet sets. Gently bleach the sets till you have your desired hues. This can work for just about anything from sheets to tablecloths.